Ledgeman/Hand

September 9, 1993 at 4:00 PM

KIMBALLTON PLANT #1 · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Apg Lime Corp (A P Green Industries Inc)

Giles County, VA

Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

A LARGE SECTION OF ROOF FELL APPROXIMATELY 10' THICK AND 20' IN WIDTH CRUSHING THE JUMBO DRILL WITH VICTIM INSIDE.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Drill Face, Rib, Side, Down
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: INBY PERMANENT SUPPORT
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 17 years
Experience at this mine: 9 years
Experience in this job: 3 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219932560002 · Mine ID 4400082 Trainer view →